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Small silver carbide end mill with ball nose and necked shank

M.A. Ford

M.A. Ford TuffCut DM 2 Flute Ball Nose End Mill Necked 1.5mm

SKU CH-4GSP-X7R5S

A 1.5 mm necked ball-nose end mill with two flutes for precision contouring

  • TypeCutting Tools
  • Precision ball nose cuts clean contours
  • Two-flute design evacuates chips efficiently
  • Necked profile reaches deep cavities without interference
  • 5 mm diameter suits fine-detail milling
  • California Prop 65 notice included for safety awareness

Tool identification

The M.A. Ford TuffCut DM end mill is a two-flute ball-nose cutter with a necked shank and a 1.5 mm cutting diameter. It is intended for machinists and engineers who need precise contouring in slotting or profiling operations.

Proposition 65 notice

This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning because it contains a chemical known to the state to cause cancer. A second Proposition 65 notice also identifies a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Manufacturer supply

The tool ships directly from M.A. Ford, and orders valued at 75 or more qualify for free shipping. Buyers who require immediate local stock or alternative coatings will need to source from a different channel.

Highlights

  • Precision ball nose cuts clean contours
  • Two-flute design evacuates chips efficiently
  • Necked profile reaches deep cavities without interference
  • 5 mm diameter suits fine-detail milling
  • California Prop 65 notice included for safety awareness

Specifications

BrandM.A. FORD
TypeCutting Tools

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1.5 mm necked ball nose end mill in my tool holder without damaging the neck?

Clamp the shank only, keeping the 1.5 mm necked section clear of the collet faces so the reduced diameter is not compressed.

What maintenance or replacement will this end mill need after extended cutting?

The carbide flutes will dull; plan to resharpen or replace the tool once the ball nose radius no longer meets the 1.5 mm finish requirement.

What limit appears first when running this tool continuously in hard material?

Heat buildup at the 1.5 mm neck typically limits sustained feed rates before flank wear becomes critical.

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